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Government Government pledges £100 million to improve local roads

Government pledges £100 million to improve local roads

The money will be split between 29 different projects.
By James Fossdyke 02 July 2020
Safety Six-month coronavirus MoT extensions to end as lockdown is lifted

Six-month coronavirus MoT extensions to end as lockdown is lifted

The move has been welcomed by motoring organisations and maintenance firms.
By James Fossdyke 30 June 2020
Green Government invests £73.5 million in green car technology

Government invests £73.5 million in green car technology

The money will be split between 10 projects, with the government hoping it will safeguard jobs.
By James Fossdyke 26 June 2020
Green Majority of potential EV buyers waiting for scrappage scheme

Majority of potential EV buyers waiting for scrappage scheme

A scrappage scheme for petrol and diesel cars could turn more onto EV ownership.
By Dominik Wilde 25 June 2020
Government Ford wants clear plan for UK's zero emissions push

Ford wants clear plan for UK's zero emissions push

Ford of Britain chairman Graham Hoare wants clarity from the government.
By Dominik Wilde 24 June 2020
Government Some Brits still want fines for pavement parkers

Some Brits still want fines for pavement parkers

But most would support no punishment.
By Dominik Wilde 23 June 2020
Government GEM demands more from the UK government regarding road safety

GEM demands more from the UK government regarding road safety

Road deaths have risen slightly in the last decade.
By Dominik Wilde 23 June 2020
Green Businesses and MPs call on government to back hydrogen

Businesses and MPs call on government to back hydrogen

Companies say they are ready to invest £1.5bn in the technology.
By James Fossdyke 18 June 2020
Government Third of new car buyers hold out for government incentives

Third of new car buyers hold out for government incentives

Study suggest customers are waiting for a "scrappage scheme-like" inducement.
By James Fossdyke 12 June 2020
Government Japan looking for free trade deal with UK post-Brexit

Japan looking for free trade deal with UK post-Brexit

It wants tariffs on cars and car parts to be scrapped.
By Dominik Wilde 10 June 2020
Industry Two thirds of Brits are planning not to return to public transport

Two thirds of Brits are planning not to return to public transport

New research from Motorpoint has revealed peoples' reservations.
By Dominik Wilde 05 June 2020
Corporate / Financial Jaguar Land Rover looking for government loan – reports

Jaguar Land Rover looking for government loan – reports

It needs cash to help it weather the coronavirus storm.
By Dominik Wilde 26 May 2020
Green Drivers wary of government EV ownership advice

Drivers wary of government EV ownership advice

Just two percent said that the government would be their go-to source for information
By Dominik Wilde 25 May 2020
Industry Industry body calls on government to let car dealers open their doors

Industry body calls on government to let car dealers open their doors

The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders says the measure would "unlock recovery".
By James Fossdyke 22 May 2020
Government Industry body 'bemused' by decision to raise London congestion charge

Industry body 'bemused' by decision to raise London congestion charge

The charge has risen to £15 from today.
By James Fossdyke 19 May 2020
Government Australian politician offers to buy Holden for a buck

Australian politician offers to buy Holden for a buck

In response to GM's supposed delaying tactics and axing of Holden dealerships.
By Nico Ylanan 18 May 2020
Government AA calls for pothole repairs while roads are still quiet

AA calls for pothole repairs while roads are still quiet

The organisation says reduced traffic gives the councils an opportunity to fix the roads.
By James Fossdyke 12 May 2020
Government Government to spend £12 million on M56 between Manchester and Wales

Government to spend £12 million on M56 between Manchester and Wales

Highways England is promising a smoother road surface and better drainage.
By James Fossdyke 04 May 2020
Government Fifth of drivers will use their cars less after lockdown

Fifth of drivers will use their cars less after lockdown

But just over half reckon they'll return to usual.
By James Fossdyke 30 April 2020
Motorcycles Grumpy UK Council walks back its bad opinion about riders

Grumpy UK Council walks back its bad opinion about riders

After major pushback from riders, Oxfordshire revised its report.
By Janaki Jitchotvisut 24 April 2020
06:11 Manufacturing / Production Koenigsegg explains challenges in making its hypercars road legal

Koenigsegg explains challenges in making its hypercars road legal

A majority of the company's budget is spent simply on homologation.
By Christopher Smith 22 April 2020
Commercial Vehicles New rules to help HGV and bus drivers renew licences in lockdown

New rules to help HGV and bus drivers renew licences in lockdown

Changes to medical requirements should make it easier for drivers to renew their licences.
By James Fossdyke 21 April 2020
Motorcycles Grumpy Oxfordshire report bashes motorcyclists

Grumpy Oxfordshire report bashes motorcyclists

The report portrays motorcycles as unsafe polluters with few redeeming qualities.
By Justin Hughes 20 April 2020
Safety Government invests almost £170k in road crash victim support service

Government invests almost £170k in road crash victim support service

The money will help care for victims and their families.
By James Fossdyke 09 April 2020
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